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Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Royal, SC
  • The Sands
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bay Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Royal

Heart of Port Royal.Your stay at this Port Royal vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lowcountry Estuarium and Cypress Wetlands. The Sands and Port Royal Skateboard Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cypress Wetlands - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Sands - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bay Street - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ryan's Famous Pizza & Subs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Traditions - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Fat Patties - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Agave Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island!


Welcome to the “Nelson House” your low country, townhome, escape in a quaint neighborhood within walking distance of Port Royal’s restaurants, shopping, and festivals and within 5 minutes of The Sand’s beach, boardwalk, and boat ramp. The home is also within 10 minutes of Historic downtown Beaufort and Parris Island and thirty minutes to Hunting Island State Park beach!
The Nelson House is located within steps to the Cypress Wetlands walking trail, where you can enjoy a boardwalk stroll and abundant wildlife viewing!
When you are not out exploring, relax on the front porch and enjoy a glass of sweet tea or grill in your private backyard. The home has an open and bright floor plan with oversized bedrooms and cozy gas logs.
We purchased the Nelson House in 2024 and it boasted 65, 5-star reviews with its previous owner! Come enjoy the Nelson House and the best the low country has to offer!

Property manager

Brad Cartee

Languages

English

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Exterior detail

The Heart of Port Royal - 2 Miles From Parris Island

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 48 reviews
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Cozy, Coastal Retreat! Minutes from Parris Island! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Comforts of Home
This was our second time staying at this cozy home and we hope to be back soon. It has everything needed while away. It is very close to Parris Island which is the reason for our trips. The host is very friendly and quick to respond to questions. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat away from home
Overall excellent stay and area to visit. We would return again. The kitchen could be a little better stocked
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Port Royal
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in Port Royal. Our location was in close proximity to everything. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This rental is fantastic, it met every need we had. Just an absolute pleasure to stay here, I would def stay here again and recommend to anyone. Having the boardwalk literally in your backyard was amazing. We went walking everyday. Sometimes twice a day. Just an overall fantastic stay. Thank you for making our trip wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property in Port Royal
The property was excellent. It was spotless, wonderful location and well maintained. My interactions with the owner were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay
We enjoyed our stay! Easy and convenient for travel to the Marine Corps. Base!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene R D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Instead of trying to get several hotel rooms, I chose to get a home through VRBO for our family to stay together. We were attending my nephews graduation from Parris Island and it was a great place to be and not be on top of each other. Someone could watch TV downstairs while the others slept undisturbed upstairs. The home was very inviting, clean, comfortable and just as shown on the website. The property manager was very kind and quick to respond. He answered any\all questions completely. We only wish we had been able to stay a little longer to enjoy the area. The only downside (which has nothing to do with this wonderful home or owner) is trying to get transportation to and from airports, the base and actually anywhere. Thank you for adding to the wonderful time we had visiting your city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for PI graduations!
The location was great and the home had everything needed for nice getaway! We would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness
USMC graduation
Excellent place to stay while in town for my nephew’s graduation. Paris Island was minutes away. Plenty of amenities around for anything you need. House was clean and in a nice neighborhood. And a nice nature trail right next door that we got the check out. Would recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jsmith809

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay
There were five of us that stayed here for a couple of nights for my son’s Marine graduation. It’s maybe a 6 minute drive to Parris Island. Great location from the island. The house has everything we needed, stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, linens. We didn’t have to bring anything accept a few groceries of course. Very clean. They do have WiFi at the house. My internet service on my phone would not work anywhere else besides at the house with WIFI. Everyone else I spoke to in that area also had bad cell service. The owner was fast to respond when we had a question. The house is right next to a walking wooden bridge where we got to see some alligators, that was really cool. Many of the people we ran into in the area were also there for a graduation. Port Royal Boat Landing is maybe a mile from the house. It has a beautiful walking bridge there where we seen a dolphin. It also has some beach front. It was a really nice stay. The town has an old timey feel to it which I loved. I’m very happy we chose this spot for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Brad was very responsive when we had questions or needed to contact him. The house is very clean and had everything that we forgot to bring with us. The wet lands is a short distance from the house and very interesting to explore. We definitely would recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Constableville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When visiting Parris Island Marine base for our granddaughter’s graduation, this place was the perfect rental. Super clean, convenient location & comfortable. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi-Fan H., Fort Mill, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and updated proprry
Part of a duplex, this is a great place with updated design and appliances. Overall Very clean. We did not get any check instructions through VRBO but the owner/property manager was very quick to respond with the information. Great location and very close to downtown Beaufort and Parris island. Only thing we found was a water stain above the dining table. Notified the owner/property manager immediately to make them aware in case they did not know about a possible leak somewhere. Beds were very comfortable and the place stayed nice and cool during a very hot July summer. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arica & M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely great place to stay!
Wonderful location, home, and host. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Trip
Great property in great area. Close to everything. Brad was a great host. Only complaint was that it was tad warm in one of the bedrooms. But it was 95 outside so that’s to be expected. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
The property was in a great location. The house was in great shape. I will surely recommend this property and stay here again when I'm back in the area. The host was very good at answering questions & communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittney g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!!!
Everything was as listed with many amenities. Don't scroll pass this one. Book it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024